Tech billionaires are increasingly viewing space as a commercial opportunity for data centers as the demand for AI infrastructure grows. Notable figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are expanding their rocket companies to include space-based data centers, with projects like Google’s Project Suncatcher planning a constellation of satellites powered by solar energy. However, experts express skepticism about the feasibility of such ventures due to high launch costs and challenges posed by space debris. Concerns arise over the unprecedented clustering of satellites, which could lead to operational failures.
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